I Bought an Abandoned NB Miata! (and fixed everything wrong with it)

In this video I'm buying an NB Miata and completely fixing the car to be ready for the Canyons in Los Angeles. Catching up on neglected maintenance, detailing the interior/exterior, adding some performance mods and more!

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[ol_brendo]

joined for the volvo stayed for the miata

[braydenbro]

In less than a minute he mentioned Volvo. So glad you're back.

[elitroyer]

Pro Tip:

Drain and replace the fluid that the shifter sits in. Most sources I have read call it the turret fluid. Basically get the old stuff out and replace with some fresh new fluid. Helps with the shifting fluidity (ha). Good video! You should check out The Car Passion Channel for more Cali related miata content

[justinsautter]

Agree 100% with the light wheel choice. Dark wheels on a dark car just blends it all together

[tinman]

I was convinced you had up and just left without saying goodbye. Good to have you back.

[aserta]

Given the fact that this has been sitting around for 4 years - presumably with fluids inside - you should do a fluid flush on all the major parts. All the oils, all the coolant, fuel + all the brake components. Especially brake components. Dot3 sucks up water like nobody's business, making it less effective.
To be clear, flush, which is more than just fluid changes, you have to clean the passages with specific fluids (easiest being the rad, using a hose). It doesn't make a noticeable change, but it does make a huge change for the longevity aspect. That rad alone could be close to a rot because it sat. 2~3 years is enough with these modern stuff, it's not like in the old days when you could leave a rad around for 40 years and it wouldn't really much care at all. jm2c.

[bobsykes]

This one is so good! You might be the luckiest guy in the world, though, given how many things did go right for you. The startup after four years sitting, passing smog just from a spark plug change, way more. But, on the other hand, the Miata I had decades ago was the most reliable car I've ever owned with just basic maintanance. You are going to have so much fun driving this car! Cheers, Willem!

[cameronjosemacleod]

Yo bro keep up the YouTube it’s so much better watching some chill car guy then someone all those car guys screaming in your face half the time

[Altanabstick]

Man, I love the vibes in your videos. The music, the cars, the wrenching. Liked for the algorithm

[Elmospiece]

Tip for soldering, pre tin your wires. Makes it way easier working in awkward situations. Great content as always.

[peitenetiep]

You couldn't have picked a better car. I found this channel after I picked up my own 2001 V70. But I bought that to be my daily, because my NB Miata needed some work. And now you also got an NB. Haven't watched the vid yet but can't wait to see.

[PigBoat]

Small tip for future polishing - looks like you're using the Bauer short throw DA. I would swap it out for the long throw version, get a couple waffle orange and white foam pads (medium and finishing), and I think the Sonax polish/perfect finish combo is really easy for a beginner. Just a few extra ways to avoid burning through clear and putting holograms into the paint as a result of inexperience. Looks great of course.

[douglaslippertindy]

Very happy to see a new video from you. Here’s a tip: heat your wires from below, with your soldering iron, then feed your solder from the top once the joint is hot enough to melt the solder. You’ll get a much better joint that way.
Looking forward to more content from you.

[gary_ward]

Dude, the before and after on the Miata was craaaazy. Love your videos, can’t wait for the next one! 😄

[brandonbergeron]

If we had shelters for cars, you should be one of the owners. The way that you treat and appreciate cars so sick. Can't wait for the next builds. Cheers brother!

[kevinmclaughlin]

So glad to have a new project to follow! When you're soldering, if you allow the iron to heat the wires for a few moments, the heat will wick (suck) the solder right in, making a perfect joint which is also more corrosion resistant.

[sglloyd]

Great stuff, no silly music, just the stuff you need.

[artvandelayimports]

Glad to have you back! Love the chill vibe of your vids

[beingfunlife]

So glad you're back! Loved the Volvo, can't wait to see more of the miata!

[PascalD]

35:45 Miata special, u shift directly into the gearbox, this is why it feels so great!. And no, its only oil for the shifter itself, maybe 0, 5 liter..